by gansie
Bloody Brilliant
Can someone please tell me why Bloody Marys are only deemed appropriate on Saturday and Sunday brunches? Because if you ask me (and the ultimate B-Mary supporter, Julie) – I find them delicious any time of day.
I also love this drink because I actually feel like I’m “cooking” when I make it. I’m not just throwing in some juice and alcohol, but I’m building an entirely different taste with each dash of hot sauce and each sprinkle of pepper I add.
And while I’m still perfecting the exact ratio of alcohol and mixer and spice (re: 80P – get on that !), I’ll just throw out these tips:
- Clamato juice (part tomato juice, part clam broth) is your friend.
- As 80P would demand – don’t use a store bought “mix.”
- Create your own flavor blend incorporating horseradish, freshly chopped garlic
and celery salt. - And, be sure to drink this at night. You may not find a bar to supply this cocktail on any given evening, but totally serve this at your next get together or, frankly, on your weekday night cap.
funny this should be your post, as just this weekend we hosted a fete where bloody marys were made around 11am and again around 7pm. I was missing horseradish, but used a splash of Worcestershire, Frank’s red hot (a Pittsburgh staple) & a few shakes of a local KC bbq joints beef rub. I also learned that in Wisconsin they reportedly serve them with a pickle in place of celery. Who wants to head north for some cheese and a bloody mary??
I’ve never been a fan – too much tomato for me – but at least in theory, I have to support a drink that allows for the addition of bacon.
I do love a good Bloody Mary – the spicier the better!
Hooray for freshly ground horseradish.
freshly ground h-radish?!?! that is something i’ve yet to progress to. i’m currently good w/ my prepared h-radish. but, thanks, joehoya, for keeping me on my toes.
I figure this is the perfect post to officially induct myself into the endless family — its been way too long a comin.’
Single best addition to the perfect mary — pepper vodka. All I can say is that it adds a depth that addicts crave and dabblers can certainly appreciate.
Other good additions: olives, lime, and old bay.